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The Big Picture The 2027 Subaru Getaway is the brand’s first proper three-row electric SUV, unveiled at the New York International Auto Show, and we got the chance to see it in the metal. As Subaru’s most ambitious EV yet, it has the proportions to back that: it’s big, unapologetically family-focused, and clearly designed to replace the role of the Subaru Ascent in an electrified future, only now with far more power and tech baked in. This is Subaru leaning hard into electrification without aban

The 2026 New York International Auto Show is in full swing, and Nissan brought its recently revealed 2027 Z Nismo to the event, allowing us to get up close and personal with one of the last remaining manual sports car offerings on the market. Nissan is particularly proud of that six-speed fact, putting an H-pattern decal on the door of a red Z Nismo that was placed above its stand. Personally, I quite like the red paint on this model, as the red accents of a Nismo variant can be a bit garish and

Say what you will about the US import tariffs on automobiles and their unpleasant effects on automakers and buyers alike, but the truth is they have been very successful so far in convincing (i.e. forcing) companies to invest in US manufacturing. The latest one to do so is Polestar, the EV maker majority-owned by China’s Geely, which has announced that it will consolidate US production of Polestar 3 electric SUVs at the Ridgeville, South Carolina plant operated by Volvo Cars (which is also owned

Genesis revealed the GV60 Magma last year, the luxury marque’s first go at a performance sub-brand in the mold of BMW’s M, Audi’s RS, or Merc’s AMG. More than just a classier, upscale version of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, the GV60 Magma will pack an outrageous 601 horsepower when it arrives in the U.S. this summer. Like any great performance car, the GV60 Magma has to look the part, and after seeing it in the metal at this week’s New York International Auto Show, it seems like Genesis has hit a home

It’s no secret that Ford Motor Company is looking to diversify its portfolio with more affordable cars, and there’s has been a lot of talk lately about the brand’s return to the affordable sedan segment. The Blue Oval recently announced plans to launch five new vehicles under $40,000, including a four-door car. This has led to speculation regarding the platform Ford is going to use, with some outlets claiming the C2 architecture, which underpins models like the Bronco Sport, Maverick, and China’

A New GT500 in All but Name The Mustang Dark Horse SC is important for Ford, but not just as another trim. It steps in as the real-world replacement for the Shelby GT500, minus the badge. When it arrived in New York, it was clear Ford built it to fill that gap. The specs line up with what you’d expect. Ford swapped in a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 for the usual naturally aspirated engine, and most of the hardware is aimed at track performance. Carbon fiber wheels are on the options list, the aero

As if Hyundai hadn't already made a big enough splash at the New York International Auto Show with the reveal of the Boulder SUV concept, the automaker has now teased two more wild concepts, expected to debut in the coming days. Very little information has accompanied the teasers, previewed alongside a short clip embedded at the bottom of this article, but we know they're called Venus and Earth, and that their designs will influence future Ioniq EV models. Hyundai plans to make its entire range

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has posted its U.S. sales results for March and the first quarter of 2026, and the news isn’t as positive as we’re used to from the Japanese brand. In March, Toyota sold 182,606 vehicles, down by 6.9%, while quarterly sales reached 488,468 units, steadier but still down by 0.3%. These numbers exclude Lexus sales; when taking the luxury brand into account, TMNA sales dropped by 17.3% in March. As we’ll see when digging into the numbers, a decline in sales for the

The Gladiator is Getting its Stick Shift Back The Jeep Wrangler remains one of the most affordable ways to get a manual SUV today. That alone makes it an outlier in a market that has largely abandoned the format. For Jeep, it is not just about cost. It is about identity and maintaining a connection to its off-road roots. The Jeep Gladiator used to mirror that formula. Buyers could once pair the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 with a six-speed manual. That option was quietly discontinued for the 2025 refr

Tariffs Are Changing the Game Tariffs from the US aren’t doing carmakers any favors. Automakers have already lost billions to these extra costs, and that pain eventually lands on buyers – right when new car prices are already flirting with record highs. Some brands, like Hyundai, have done what President Trump hoped: they’re building more cars in the US to dodge tariffs and check the box for domestic production. That approach works if you’re big enough and have the margins to absorb the extra co

Kia has shared its latest sales report in the United States, and although March sales were down relative to last year, the company still managed to achieve the highest first-quarter sales in its history. Kia sold 76,508 vehicles in March, down from 78,540 in March 2025, but quarterly sales increased by 4% to 207,015 units. Multiple models set records for first-quarter sales, with the all-new Telluride gaining ground, picking up right where the old one left off. Kia is also outselling Hyundai in

A Collab No One Saw Coming Bentley: The purveyor of aristocratic vehicles with a slight whiff of athleticism. While we usually imagine these parked up in the fanciest resort and exclusive hot spots, the company isn't shy about flexing its sporting heritage from time to time. Besides, this is an automaker that's won Le Mans six times. But one thing nobody really expected was a collaboration with extreme sports athletes. Back in January, Bentley tapped Travis Pastrana to show the fun side of the S

It’s that time of year folks, when the countries big dollar bracket racers head to Vegas for one of the biggest big-money bracket races in the world, the Spring Fling Million. We love this event and are so excited to share this year’s live-streaming video. Tons of cameras, finish line instant replay, and the Fling Staff is making sure to provide other cool content as well! You are going to get Tech Segments, tips and tricks, racer interviews, and more throughout the week and into the weekend. T

A Factory RTR Lands on the Bronco When Ford pulled the wraps off the Bronco RTR earlier this year, it seemed like the next logical step. RTR Vehicles has been building its own versions for a while, but now Ford has taken that approach and made it official, with factory engineering and a warranty to match. The RTR slots between the Badlands and the full-phat Bronco Raptor, offering the kind of upgrades that Bronco owners usually add themselves, but this time you get them straight from the factory

It’s been over 40 years since BMW launched the first M5, which was based on the E28 5 Series sedan. Very few of these original M5s were sold in the United States, making clean examples desirable and highly valued. That much was proven recently when a 1988 M5 with only 9,800 miles sold for a stunning $195,810 on Hagerty Marketplace. According to the publication, that’s a new record price for the sports sedan, and far exceeds the price of a brand-new G90 M5. So, what makes this particular E28 so s

(Photos by David Whealon) If you live under a rock and haven’t realized how huge of a splash the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series made in 2025, then are you in for a treat! With amazing events, huge purses, icons of the sport and new stars alike, this is a racing series that is really doing some awesome things in 2026 and beyond. We’re excited for the 2026 season already and hope you are too. Thanks to BANGshifter extraordinaire David Whealon, we’ve got great photos from Darana Motorsports Park GALOT. C

The Grand Sport is Back The first Corvette Grand Sport debuted in 1963 as a homologation special intended to compete in international grand touring racing. Sadly, it wasn't meant to be as GM executives discovered the secret project and ordered those involved to drop it. If it's any consolation, five were built, and all survive to this day. It would take decades before Chevrolet would build it for real, and it finally came into fruition in 1996 with the C4 Corvette. The C5 wasn't blessed with the

From 6 to 6e Despite its age, the Mazda6 remained a competitive midsize sedan until it was pulled from the U.S. market in 2022. Some markets still have it, although that car has practically been on life support for years. It's still hanging in there, but we're not expecting it to hang around for much longer. That said, Mazda has a new midsize sedan in the form of the 6e. Also known as the EZ-6, it has the name, the proportions, and some of the look of the 6. Mind you, it's really more of a Mazda

The Taylor Gang is back at it, with Alex, Dennis, Nick, Megan, Todd, and Kelsey hitting the road from SoCal in a couple of hot rods. Their goal is to road trip this Nova and 3rd Gen Camaro down Route 66 on their way home to Arkansas. Will they make it. Will they have car trouble? Which one of these is going to be the problem? Here’s the first video in the series. We’ll share the rest as well, so come back to check out the next one. In this one they start off with sites and roads that make SoCa

Woodies are cool. They always have been, but the 1949-1951 Fords are some of the most beloved. These things make great hot rods and are super cool to find because they are pretty rare. One thing about Woody wagons like these to remember is that restoring something like this takes a ton of woodwork. What makes them unique is clearly the thing that makes them expensive, but this one here in Steve’s video looks savable to me! So who wants to build a cool woody wagon? The post Steve Magnante’s

Wondering if there is a way to get your Tremec transmission’s shifter to line up in your application? Have a weird one and want to move the shifter forward or back to make it just right? In the video below you’ll see all the options for shifter locations for your Tremec 5 and 6 speed transmissions thanks to the guys at American Powertrain. Check them out below. Video Description: So you got a Tremec Transmissions TKX or Magnum but what do you need to do to make the shifter come out in the righ

A Familiar SUV, Now With an Electrified Future Volkswagen just pulled the covers off the all-new 2027 Atlas at the New York Auto Show, putting it right back into the thick of the three-row SUV battle. It’s still going up against the Ford Explorer and Kia Telluride, but this time, VW seems to have a clearer plan for where the Atlas is headed. For now, the Atlas keeps its updated turbo 2.0-liter engine with 282 horsepower. The bigger changes are in the details. The design is crisper but still fami

Shannon and Jess are back at it on the FJ40 this week and this thing is coming along nicely. If you like a Landcruiser, you’ll dig this one. But if restored to factory is your jam, this one might not be quite up your alley. We dig them all, so we are in. Check it out as they put together a new roll cage for this beast. If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as

AS SEEN ON TV! We’ve all fallen for the trap at some point or another and bought some kitchen gadget, tool, or “performance” part that had huge claims as to how wonderful it was. And in some cases we get them and they are awesome. Other times, not so much. And some of them seem so weird that you just don’t believe them anyway. So what’s worth having and not? Are some of these tools actually worth adding to your toolbox or travel tools? Check out the Torque Test Channel AS SEEN ON TV tools revie

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect across the Dakotas and northern Minnesota as back-to-back late-season systems line up to hammer the Northern Plains through Easter weekend. The National Weather Service offices in Bismarck, Aberdeen, and Grand Forks have all issued Watches ahead of a second, more powerful storm arriving Friday, and conditions from the first system are already creating hazardous travel across the region today. What to Expect The first storm is moving through the Northern Plains n